Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Overview

Family Centers is seeking a caring, dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. Family Centers Health Care, a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), provides primary healthcare, dental, and mental health services to children and adults living in Greenwich and Stamford with an emphasis on the special population living in or near public housing.

The Role

The LPN provides clinical, administrative, and operational support to healthcare providers in an ambulatory setting. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care; supporting care coordination; managing medication and vaccine inventory; and ensuring efficient clinic operations in compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical support during examinations and minor procedures, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to patients and their families.
• Perform patient intake, including vital signs, medical history reconciliation, and screening assessments, while maintaining precise records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers and in accordance with standing orders and scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medications and vaccines, including ordering, receiving, and cold chain management in compliance with CDC and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform and document point-of-care waived tests (e.g., glucose monitoring, urinalysis, rapid tests) and maintain all associated laboratory logs.
• Provide vital patient education regarding preventive care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), and medication adherence.
• Participate in team-based care coordination, including daily huddles, patient outreach, and facilitating follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Support specialty clinics and programs by addressing barriers to care and promoting continuity of care through proactive patient engagement.
• Handle clinical communications, including phone calls and electronic messages, escalating patient concerns to the RN or provider as appropriate.
• Ensure the proper functioning of medical equipment, manage clinical supplies, and ensure exam rooms are clean and prepared according to infection control protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance and population health initiatives (e.g., UDS, HEDIS) to monitor service and operational efficiency.
• Sustain a neat workspace and ensure strict adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, HRSA, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Respect patient/client autonomy and dignity, demonstrating expertise in clinical testing and professional communication with the healthcare team.
• Fully adhere to organizational policies, procedures, standing orders, and clinical protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related clinical experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
• Experience with medication and vaccine inventory management
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work occasional evening hours (5:00pm - 8:00pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as needed
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) and/or bicultural background is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to bend without restrictions
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must have excellent hand/eye coordination

Benefits and Perks

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• Generous Paid Time Off - Up to 15 vacation days annually (increases to 20 days after 5 years, and 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days
• Half-Day Summer Fridays (in select programs)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
• Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator.

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

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Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.